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From the very beginning, Minecraft has used increasing numbers to signify big updates. However, we’ve been at version 1.21 since the June 2024 ‘Tricky Trials’ update. This is because Mojang Studios has shifted its approach, now prioritizing smaller, more regular updates instead of large yearly releases.
Minecraft’s version numbers are being updated to be more consistent and easier to follow.
This change might not seem huge to everyone, but it’s still significant for Minecraft, particularly for those who create content and modifications for the game.
Minecraft used to use version numbers like 1.x.x, where major updates increased the first number after the decimal point (.1), and smaller patches were shown with changes to the last number (.x.1). We’ve been using versions starting with 1.21 for a while now. The latest update, called “The Copper Age,” is version 1.21.9 for Java and 1.21.110 for Bedrock.
With the new update system, Minecraft versions will be numbered based on the year they’re released, followed by a decimal number indicating which update it is. For example, The Copper Age update would have been version 25.3 for the Java Edition and 25.50 for the Bedrock Edition. Bedrock Edition numbers will be higher because it receives updates more often.
When small updates like patches and hotfixes are released, the Java Edition will use a decimal increase (like going from 25.3.0 to 25.3.1), while the Bedrock Edition will simply increase the final number (for example, going from 25.50 to 25.51).
This change won’t affect how players experience the game, but it will simplify things for developers and creators. It will also make it easier to understand test versions and previews, as they’ll now use a clearer version numbering system. For example, instead of a code like ’25w41a’ (which was used for a preview of the upcoming Mounts of Mayhem update), future previews will be labeled as something like 25.4-snapshot-1.
Starting next year, we’re moving away from the “Minecraft 1.x.x” version naming system – some previews will actually start using the new system as early as next week! The Mounts of Mayhem update is coming out on December 9th, and the first official update of the new year will be Minecraft 26.1. You can find all the details about this change on the Minecraft website at Minecraft.net.
Mojang Studios recently announced another significant update to Minecraft’s development process. Beyond this change, they’ve also committed to simplifying how players can modify the game by removing code obfuscation in Minecraft: Java Edition.
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2025-12-03 00:40